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Observatory to detect cosmic gravitational waves to come up in Maharashtra
Aurangabad, Oct 4 (IANS) The Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) — a giant facility to detect cosmic gravitational waves with US collaboration, will come up in Hingoli district of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis…
Surgical strikes trigger BJP-Congress-AAP ‘war’
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call the “Pakistani bluff” on the surgical strikes as the BJP asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal whether he trusts…
FIFA sanctions federations for unsporting conduct of fans
Madrid, Oct 4 (IANS) The world’s apex football body FIFA on Tuesday imposed a series of sanctions against 11 national federations for unsporting and discriminatory conduct by their fans during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers….
New Kent RO TVC reminds Hema Malini of ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini who was here to launch the new TVC campaign of Kent RO said the ad reminds her of her double role in the 1972…
Grant of Rs 515 crore for Sagar Port Project approved
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it has granted Rs 515 crore for making the Sagar Port project in West Bengal financially viable. According to the Ministry of Shipping, a special…
Naruda Donaruda Movie Song Launch in Radio Mirchi Gallery
Lee visit: India, Singapore cement ties, to boost counter-terror cooperation
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Almost a year after they elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, India and Singapore further cemented their relationship with the inking of three new agreements on Tuesday, as Prime…
NSUI denounces ABVP for letting people in with firearms inside DUSU office
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The National Students Union of India (NSUI) on Tuesday lodged a complaint against ABVP members for brandishing firearms inside the DUSU President’s office saying that the incident has brought infamy…
Guerrillas attack police station in Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) A gunfight was underway between police and separatist guerrillas who attacked a police station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday, police said. “Militants started firing at Yaripora police station…
NHRC seeks report on Japanese Encephalitis deaths in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued notice to Malkangiri district collector and the Odisha health secretary on the surging deaths of children in Japanese Encephalitis, a disease spread…
ADB to give India $500 mn loan to erect solar rooftop systems
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it will extend a $500 million loan for augmenting installation of solar rooftop systems in India. “ADB is set to provide $500…
India, Bangladesh agree for coordinated border management plan
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India and Bangladesh on Tuesday agreed to an effective implementation of a Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) to prevent cross-border criminal activities and other issues. The decision was taken during…
IMF raises India’s growth forecast to 7.6% for FY17, FY18
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 7.6 per cent for 2016-17 and 2017-18, citing recovery on account of “effective policy actions”….
Harika loses in chess tourney
Isle of Man, Oct 4 (IANS) Indias young Grand Master Harika Dronavalli put up a spirited fight against Englands Michael Adams but couldnt avert her first defeat in a late night game in the Isle…
Roopa Ganguly nominated to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) BJP leader and actor Roopa Ganguly was on Tuesday nominated to the Rajya Sabha. A Home Ministry release said she had been nominated to the upper house by President Pranab…
Sharapova’s doping ban reduced to 15 months by CAS
Lausanne, Oct 4 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday reduced Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova’s two-year suspension over doping to 15 months. She can return to the sport starting April 26…
Work together to bring normalcy in Kashmir: Congress
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday urged all political parties to work together to bring normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir rather than blaming one government for the current situation. “This is the…
AAP minister Jain appears before income tax authorities
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday appeared before income tax authorities in response to summons regarding his alleged role in three companies in which he had invested and called…
State governments should play greater role in water conservation: Ansari
Pune, Oct 4 (IANS) Given the increasing scarcity of water, the planning and management of water resource and its optimal use has become a matter of the utmost urgency, and the state governments are expected…



















